Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Chicken Shawarma Bowl

with hummus and quinoa

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 2h 10m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 2h 35m
Temp.: 425 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For the shawarma marinade:

For the hummus bowls:

For serving:

Nutritional Information

585
Calories
8g
Fat
35g
Carbohydrate
37g
Protein
145mg
Cholesterol
747mg
Sodium
Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Recipe Description

Keeping things simple and healthy with this Chicken Shawarma Bowl. Roasted chicken thighs flavored with Middle Eastern spices and served up bowl-style with protein and fiber-packed quinoa, hummus, fresh veggies, and warm pitas or naan. You can of course make this scrumptious bowl totally from scratch. Check out our top 10 hummus recipes for inspiration, as well as this recipe for homemade naan bread or this recipe for whole wheat pita bread.

This chicken shawarma recipe is easy to make. The first step is to marinate the chicken thighs for about two hours. If you’re short on time, you can skip this step, but I find it really makes the chicken tender, juicy, and extra flavorful. While it’s marinating, prep all the veggies, make the hummus, and cook the quinoa. The next step is to arrange the marinated chicken on a sheet pan and roast it until nearly cooked through. Remove the chicken from the oven and thinly slice it while preheating the broiler. Broil for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is browned and caramelized. Now it’s time to assemble the bowls. Spread the hummus on the bottom of a shallow bowl. Add in the quinoa and chicken shawarma. Top with pickled onions, shredded cabbage, sliced cucumbers, crumbled feta, and chopped cilantro. Serve with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Colorful, healthy, and so delicious. Enjoy!

To make this Chicken Shawarma Bowl, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Chicken Shawarma Bowl

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Marinate chicken

    2h
    Step 1 - Chicken Shawarma Bowl

    Place 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, juice of ½ lemon, 3 finely chopped garlic cloves, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin, 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika, ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon ground ginger, ¾ teaspoon dried oregano, ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric, ¼ – ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper. Toss to coat well. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.

  2. 2

    Preheat oven

    Preheat the oven to 425 °F.

  3. 3

    Arrange chicken thighs

    1 min
    Step 3 - Chicken Shawarma Bowl

    Place the chicken on a large baking sheet, shaking off any excess marinade.

  4. 4

    Roast

    18 min
    Step 4 - Chicken Shawarma Bowl

    Roast the chicken on the center rack for 15 - 18 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken thighs, until nearly cooked through.

  5. 5

    Preheat broiler and slice chicken

    5 min
    Step 5 - Chicken Shawarma Bowl

    Remove the chicken from the oven and preheat the broiler. Meanwhile, thinly slice the chicken.

  6. 6

    Broil

    5 min
    Step 6 - Chicken Shawarma BowlStep 6 - Chicken Shawarma Bowl

    Place the sliced chicken back onto the baking sheet. Place the baking sheet about 6 inches from the broiler and broil for 4-5 minutes, turning the pan halfway through cooking, until the chicken shawarma is browned and caramelized.

  7. 7

    Divide hummus and quinoa among serving bowls

    2 min
    Step 7 - Chicken Shawarma Bowl

    Meanwhile, divide the hummus and cooked quinoa among 4 shallow bowls.

  8. 8

    Assemble bowls

    4 min
    Step 8 - Chicken Shawarma Bowl

    To each bowl, add in the chicken shawarma, pickled red onions, thinly sliced cucumbers, and shredded cabbage.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Chicken Shawarma Bowl

    Finish the bowls off with crumbled feta, thinly sliced cilantro, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon. Serve with warm naan or pita. Enjoy!

This homemade version of Chicken Shawarma Bowl is colorful, healthy, and so delicious. Plus, it’s easy to make. Simply marinate the chicken and then roast it in the oven until caramelized and perfect. Serve with hummus, quinoa, veggies, feta, a drizzle of olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon for an easy, balanced meal. If you give this recipe a go, please come back and leave a comment to let us know how you went!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Greg
February 16, 2025
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Amazing flavors here!

Nina
September 7, 2024
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I made the Chicken Shawarma Bowl for my family last Sunday. It was so easy and delicious, everyone loved it. The marinated chicken made it special. Definitely a new favorite for us.

Zara
June 10, 2024
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Superb! I made this Chicken Shawarma Bowl last week for my family, and they couldn't stop raving about it. The flavors are amazing, and I loved how easy it was to prepare. It was a huge hit at our dinner table. We will definitely make this again soon.

Ursula Benson
June 9, 2024
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Made this for the fam and they actually polished it off. Yummm!

Daisy
April 30, 2024
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I loved making the Chicken Shawarma Bowl for dinner last week. It was so simple and felt fresh. My husband said it was one of the best meals I've made.

Wendy Thompson
February 2, 2024
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So tasty dude!

Paula
January 10, 2024
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I tried this Chicken Shawarma Bowl and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. I skipped the marinating but still loved it. We had it for dinner after a long day, and it was perfect. Definitely a new favorite in our house.

Kenny
December 30, 2023
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Superb chicken bowl

Hannah
December 25, 2023
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Superb dish. I made this for a family gathering and everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and flavorsome, making it a perfect meal for my busy life.

Isabella Morgan
October 6, 2023
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I loved making this Chicken Shawarma Bowl for my friends last weekend. It was so simple and everyone enjoyed it! The flavors are amazing and fresh.

Emily Johnson
May 18, 2023
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Delicious! I made this for my husband and he loved it. The flavors really came together and made everyone happy at dinner. It’s now a regular in our meal rotation. The marinating part is worth it!

Yummy73
March 29, 2023
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Superb bowl meal!

Cathy
February 6, 2023
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Tried this Chicken Shawarma Bowl last night, and wow it was lush! Stuck it all in a bowl and it reminded me of family dinners growing up. So simple, yet so delish. Perfect for a cheeky midweek treat.

Athina
December 28, 2022
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Delicious and bright Mediterranean dish!

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